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Lead, Follow, Or Get Out Of The Way

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002

This is part of a series through Nehemiah. The entire series is about godly steps for rebuilding godly structures.

Introduction: Vietnam wall Illustration Read Scripture/PRAY Background: Addressing problems, becoming change agents Purpose Statement: As we go about the task of problem solving... I. Don’t Be Overwhelmed By the Size of the Task A. Note the state of the Decay 1. situations in our own life 2. 45 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Investing For The Future

Contributed by Brent Manor on Jul 27, 2006

If we invest our talents now, we have so much to look forward to.

Matthew 25:14-30 I. Context This story is told in the middle of pages of Jesus talking about His second coming. From Ch. 24 v.1, to the end of Ch. 25, it’s all about the “End of the Age”, and His return to rule this planet, and look at our “accounts”. II. What’s a Talent? NIV notes it’s worth more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Vineyard

"You Can Handle Your Giants

Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Jun 28, 2005

How do you handle the giants in your life? This sermon will tell you how.

You Can Handle Your Giant 1 Sam. 17:32-37 Introduction: We need to know as believers that we can handle any and everything that comes in our life. We are living in a time where the people of God really don’t understand the power they process. It’s like walking around in your house at night in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worry Wart Series

Contributed by Tom Burkholder on Sep 2, 2005

In the drama of life, how do you respond? Life is like a drama. We all have these crossroads in life. But will our lives be a “Melodrama or Mellow-drama”.

Worry Wart Series: Melodrama or Mellow-drama - Act 1 Introduction: In the drama of life, how do you respond? There are many things that are beyond our control: the person that yells at us, the person that cuts us off in traffic, the store clerk that talks on the phone instead of helping us, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lie: God Cannot Help Me With All My Problems Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 7, 2005

We live in a society that looks to drugs and alcohol to solve life’s problems rather than looking to Christ. Even our church’s are filled with prescription drug abusers. Why? We have believed Satan’s lie that God cannot be trusted to help me with all my

Series: Lies Satan Tells 6/05/05a RRC #3 GOD CANNOT BE TRUSTED ... TO HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEMS 2 Peter 1:2-3; Ephesians 3:20; 2 Cor. 12:9 God’s word is absolutely filled with promises that He had made to his people. Our focal passages today are promises that will absolutely transform your life if ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sufferings Of Life

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 20, 2006

Jesus had His Gethsemane and so will each one of His children. Yet, without those Gethsemanes, many times we do not pray and place our faith and our trust in Christ. There are BLESSINGS found in sufferings and hardships that cannot be found in the times o

Subject: The Sufferings of the Christain Life Scripture Reference: Luke 22: 44 ’And being in agony He prayed more earnestly: and His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground." ------------------------------------------------------ --------- <>< <>< <>< -- <>< <>< <>< ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:44

Training Wheels

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

Like many of you, I have read, “The Prayer of Jabez” by Bruce Wilkerson. I too have joined the ranks of many by praying the prayer of Jabez over others and myself. I am a firm believer in the promises of God and praying Scripture verses. However, as

Like many of you, I have read, “The Prayer of Jabez” by Bruce Wilkerson. I too have joined the ranks of many by praying the prayer of Jabez over others and myself. I am a firm believer in the promises of God and praying Scripture verses. However, as I prayed Jabez’s prayer, God revealed to me ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Get Off My Back Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 17, 2003

To be truly Free in Christ we must learn how to get rid of some excess baggage.

“BREAKING FREE IN CHRIST” SERIES TODAYS MESSAGE “GET OFF MY BACK” HEBREWS 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress. And let us run with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eagles Strength

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 2, 2002

Those that wait on the Lord will renew their strength.

Eagle’s Strength Psalm 27: 13 -14 – Fainted – Overwhelmed, done in, given up, to tire as from wearisome flight Goodness – God’s ability to make things go well Wait – To bind together by twisting Isaiah 40:28 –31 – Quick Summary Verse 28 – God doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Has You (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 19, 2001

The thigs that we possess from God when we commit ourselves to Him.

Title: When God Has You Text: Matt. 10:1 Intro: Last Wednesday I spoke on When God Has you He has your worship, your service, and your heart. Tonight I want to take it a step farther and show you that when God has you there are things of God that you will possess. When God has us we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Overcome Spiritual Depression

Contributed by William Young on Sep 23, 2001

Have you ever felt like you were alone in the world? Sadly too many of our own feel that they are alone in the race of life.

HOW TO OVERCOME SPIRITUAL DEPRESSION PSA. 119:25-32 Introduction: 1. Have you ever felt like you were alone in the world? 2. Sadly too many of our own feel that they are alone in the race of life. 3. We can all fall victim to spiritual depression a. Many types of depression (clinical, emotional, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:2-3, Psalm 119:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Went A Little Further

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 14, 2004

Jesus spent His life doing many good deeds worthy of admiration and praise. But He was in great sorrow in Gethsemane, because of a "cup" that He would have to take. In drinking from this cup, HE WENT A LITTLE FURTHER.

INTRO Jesus Christ spent His life doing many good things. The Holy Bible records a number of things that He did during His time on Earth: He brought hope to the poor, healed the sick, made the blind to see and freed the slaves. Certainly all these accomplishments were worthy of great praise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:37-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Running The Race

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 5, 2004

The Christian life is like running a race. Find out three important elements in doing it victoriously.

Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-3 In our text this morning, the writer of the book of Hebrews which I believe to be Paul compares the Christian life to a race. Some of the same things which are essential to being victorious in a race are also key to being victorious in our Christian life. This ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Community:are You Ready

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 20, 2008

being prepared for Christ’ return

Intro: there are two types of people in this room, those who plan days before an event happens, and those who wait until the last minute. Here are some of those differences. When taking a test in school, there are those who prepared all month for a test, those who tried to study for it on the bus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Journey Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 8, 2004

Being imitators of God will cause us to travel certain paths in life. The path of Love, Truth, Forgiveness, and Obedience.

Intro: There seem to be many imitators today. But for the most part the imitations are cheap imitations. They are just surface cover ups as a way to make a living or to cheat people. From Wal-Mart you have Great Value In branson and many other towns you have the famous people imitators But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist